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retired

UK
/rɪˈtaɪəd/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrd/
retired back
retired back
retired over
retired over

Translations

retiredadjective
more retired
Comp.
most retired
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtaɪəd/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrd/
The retired general wrote a book about his experiences.
Отставной генерал написал книгу о своем опыте.
Synonyms
withdrawn
reclusive
inactive
past
former
retiring
Antonyms
active
retirednoun
retired
pl
Plural-only noun: ‘the retired’ meaning people who have stopped working.
Synonyms
retiree
retirees
pensioner
pensioners
former employee
former employees
ex-employee
ex-employees
former worker
former workers
senior citizen
seniors
retireverb

retired

Past Simple

retired
Past Simple
retired
Past Participle
retiring
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtaɪə/
US
/rɪˈtaɪr/
уйти на пенсию
He plans to retire at the age of 65.
Он планирует уйти на пенсию в возрасте 65 лет.
The general decided to retire the old strategy.
Генерал решил отставить старую стратегию.
уходить в отставку
She will retire from her position as CEO next month.
Она уйдет в отставку с поста генерального директора в следующем месяце.
Additional translations
покидать службу
устраняться
Synonyms
withdraw
leave
resign
step down
depart
exit
pull out
take a back seat
Antonyms
employ
engage
hire

Definitions

retiredadjective
Having left one's job and ceased to work, typically upon reaching a certain age.
After a long career in teaching, she is now a retired educator enjoying her free time.
Withdrawn from active life or from a particular sphere of activity.
He lives a retired life in the countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Situated in or characteristic of a quiet, secluded, or out-of-the-way place.
They spent the weekend on a retired stretch of coastline far from any town.
No longer in use or service; discontinued.
The airline auctioned off its retired aircraft.
No longer in active service or use; decommissioned or taken out of circulation.
Several retired fighter jets were displayed at the aviation museum.
retirednoun
People who have left their jobs permanently, typically because of age; retired persons collectively.
The government announced a new tax break for the retired.
retireverb
To leave one's job and cease to work, typically upon reaching a certain age.
After 40 years of service, she decided to retire from teaching.
To withdraw from a particular position or occupation.
He plans to retire from his role as CEO at the end of the year.
To go to bed.
After a long day, she decided to retire early.
To withdraw to or from a particular place.
He retired to his study to read a book.
To withdraw from active participation in a game or sport.
The player had to retire from the match due to an injury.
To remove something from active use or service.
The airline retired its oldest aircraft last year.
Baseball: to put a batter or a side out, ending their turn at bat.
The pitcher retired the side in order.
Finance: to pay off a debt, bond, or other financial obligation in full.
The corporation retired its outstanding bonds ahead of schedule.
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